Behind the Scenes: The Habit That Changed My Evenings (and My Mood) Most nights, by the time I finally get a second alone, I’m done.Mentally tired. Emotionally tapped. Touched out. And for a while, I’d just crash-scroll on my phone until bed—still wired, not rested.Journaling? Yoga? A long tea ritual? Too much. Then I started doing this one small thing that genuinely shifted how I end my day: 🚿 I started using shower steamers. That’s it.No life overhaul. Just a simple upgrade to the one thing...
30 days ago • 1 min read
No More Morning Meltdowns? It’s Possible. Let’s talk about the most emotionally loaded 90 minutes of the day (or 15 mins when you wake up late... lol):The morning routine. It’s supposed to be the launchpad for a smooth day.Instead, for most working parents, it feels like: Herding cats (with sticky fingers and lost shoes) Rushing through breakfast while answering Slack messages Barking orders like a military drill sergeant Everyone leaving the house drained before the day even starts Sound...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
When “Starting Fresh” Keeps You Stuck New planners.Color-coded schedules.That perfect Pinterest post about reclaiming your mornings. It’s back-to-school season—and everyone’s talking about fresh starts. But what if I told you:This obsession with the “new routine” might be keeping you burned out. Here’s the trap no one talks about: We think a new schedule will save us.We believe this time it’ll all click.We set the alarm earlier, promise ourselves more structure, more intention, more patience…...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The Productivity Myth That Steals Summer JoyHustle culture follows even the kiddie pool. Let’s talk about that pressure to maximize summer. You know the one—where your Google Calendar is packed with back-to-back beach trips, productivity podcasts, “fun” educational outings, and maybe a side project (or three). All in the name of making the most of summer. But here’s the thing: That pressure? It’s hustle culture in flip-flops. When Summer Becomes Another Checklist Somewhere along the way, even...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The Invisible Load No One Talks About Even with “big kids” in the house, it can feel like you’re managing everything.School forms. Soccer snacks. Doctor appointments. Summer schedules. Work deadlines.All while remembering to pack a water bottle and RSVP to that birthday party. It’s not just busy.It’s the invisible load—the mental and emotional labor that never gets a break. And it’s exhausting. But here’s one small, powerful tip that’s helped other parents lighten it: Pick one family system...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Summer’s supposed to be relaxing, right? But between wrangling kids, staying productive at work, and squeezing in a little “me time” (ha, what’s that?), the heat isn’t the only thing rising. I want to know: What’s your #1 summer stressor right now? 👙 Is it keeping the kids entertained all day? 👩💻 Feeling behind at work because everyone's out or checked out 📅 Juggling childcare and work without losing it 💸 Budgeting for vacations, camps, and everything in between? 🧠 Mental overload from trying...
2 months ago • 1 min read
The school year ends and suddenly… we’re supposed to feel relaxed? As if trading backpacks for beach bags magically makes the mental load disappear. Here’s the truth:Most working parents enter “summer mode” still deeply burned out.And summer? It just shifts the type of stress. Now you’re juggling childcare logistics, modified work hours, family trips, and somehow… you’re also supposed to “make memories” and soak it all in? Let’s be honest—downtime alone isn’t the reset we think it is.Because...
3 months ago • 1 min read
How was your Mother’s Day?Did you get even ten minutes of peace? A nap? A decent cup of coffee? Mine was actually pretty sweet.My sister and I made a seafood boil for our mom—with her favorite Dungeness crab legs, piled high. We even tried to make our own boil seasoning… emphasis on tried. 😬 It tasted awful, thank goodness we sampled it before pouring it over everything. Crisis averted. The boil came out perfect in the end.The vegan carrot cake? Not so much. I mean—it tasted great, but it...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Mother’s Day isn’t the break you’re told it is.It’s the day you’re celebrated… but often still carrying the weight of it all. Sure, maybe you get breakfast in bed (made with love but a side of chaos).Maybe you get a card (while mentally planning lunches for the week).Maybe you get “a day off” (that you spend managing the fallout afterward). You deserve more.You deserve to feel seen, not just be handed flowers and a hug. Here’s the real talk:Mother’s Day is heavy because it reminds us how...
4 months ago • 1 min read